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US Drought Monitor Report: Slight Improvement Across the Country as Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain

Latest drought monitor shows significant improvements across our area

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - After a rainy near two weeks, it's no surprise that we are now finally seeing significant improvements on the latest drought monitor released on Thursday. So m...

Drought Update: April 30, 2026

(WOWK) -- There has been a lot of talk surrounding the southeast drought that began in 2025 across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina...

"Extreme Drought" for Terrebonne & Lafourche parishes intensifies

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - There's more red along the South Shore particularly covering Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes in the latest Drought Monitor indicating that "extreme" conditio...

Drought impacting soil moisture levels in Nebraska

On-going drought across Nebraska is continuing to deplete the soil profile. The USDA says topsoil moisture is 84 percent short to very short, and subsoil moisture is 85 percent sho...

Louisiana's drought is at an extreme point

West Monroe, LA (KTVE/KARD) According to Drought.gov, approximately 79% of Louisiana is experiencing some level of drought. Kerry Heafner from the LSU AG Center says that although...

Southeast drought spreads north: West Virginia, Kentucky reach moderate level

Severe drought conditions have been plaguing the southeast states since December 2025, with nearly 97% of the region experiencing drought and 81% at severe drought level, impacting...

Lack of rain and dry weather puts more than half of the state in moderate drought status

More than half of the Commonwealth is currently in moderate drought status – 56% to be exact. The lack of rain has raised the level of concern for potential wildfires in places aro...

A Nation Drying Out: Why This Drought Could Hit Your Wallet And Dinner Table

A Nation Drying Out: Why This Drought Could Hit Your Wallet And Dinner TablePNW STAFFThere's a quiet crisis unfolding across America--and unlike a stock market crash or a breaking...

Record U.S. drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices

A vast majority of America's Southeast region is now gripped by drought where wildfires in Florida are increasing. The post Record U.S. drought sparks worries about fires, water s...

More than 60 percent of U.S. is covered by drought as impacts worsen

Large areas of the United States are urgently in need of significant rainfall as drought conditions intensify across much of the country. Nearly 63 percent of the nation now faces...

Worst spring drought in 131 years grips 63% of the US with no end in sight

Worst spring drought in 131 years grips 63% of the US with no end in sightEverett SloaneWinter wheat is dying in Kansas fields that should be green by now. Ranchers in New Mexico a...

Growing concern of flash drought in Central Corn Belt

LIVE STREAM WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 AT 1 PM CT - What's the long-term forecast for this summer and fall, and what might it mean for growers in the Corn Belt?

Drought alerts cover all 105 counties in Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The entire State of Kansas is facing a shortage of precipitation, with some western counties now dealing with extreme drought conditions. Governor Laura Kelly issue...

More Than Half of the U.S. is Officially in a Drought And It’s Getting Worse

Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices

Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it’s a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, f...

Record U.S. drought sparks fears about wildfires, water supply and food prices

A growing drought across parts of the United States is fueling concerns about an increased خطر of wildfires, strained water supplies, and higher food prices, according to recent re...

USGS Launches Powerful AI River Drought Forecasting Tool

Drought Engulfs 60% Of U.S. As Farmers Begin Spring Planting

Drought Engulfs 60% Of U.S. As Farmers Begin Spring PlantingTYLER DURDENA massive drought has emerged across large swaths of the US agricultural belt, threatening crops and livesto...

Lack of rain and dry weather puts more than half of the state in moderate drought status

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – More than half of the Commonwealth is currently in moderate drought status – 56% to be exact. The lack of rain has raised the level of concer...

Drought Ticks Up as Sharp Weather Divide Splits the Country

Half of the U.S. Remains in Drought as Southern Rains Bring Pockets of Relief

Climatologist, farmers discuss ongoing drought conditions

Tennessee remains in drought conditions, even with rain over the weekend. How is this possible?  It comes down to timing and how much rain we have actually seen. Drought isn't a...

We Just Experienced The Driest First Three Months Of A Year In US History

The United States has just endured the driest first three months of any year in recorded history, intensifying a prolonged megadrought that threatens agriculture, water supplies, a...